Hong Kong police arrested 65 individuals in a major operation targeting a criminal syndicate operating unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens. The suspects allegedly provided illicit drugs and hired illegal workers as hostesses in venues across Kowloon West.
A 5,170 sqm site on Fat Kwong Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, will be tendered in Q2 FY2026-27, expected to yield 250 flats and include social welfare facilities. Development Secretary Bernadette Linn stated the move balances housing supply and market stability.
A goods truck lost control on Hong Kong's Central Kowloon Bypass on Friday morning, causing two prefabricated housing components to fall onto the road. No injuries were reported, but the incident led to lane closures and traffic congestion.
Hong Kong police arrested 125 people in a crackdown on a triad group that monopolized construction site lunchbox businesses through intimidation and extortion, while also operating illegal gambling dens.
Hong Kong police arrested 13 people, including a 17-year-old boy and two women, in a three-day operation targeting drink and drug driving during the World Cup. The operation, code-named "Quickchaser", also resulted in the seizure of drugs worth an estimated HK$40,000.
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control and colliding head-on with a three-wheeled motorbike on Tai Po Road in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon. The other rider was injured.
Hong Kong labour unions are calling for increased risk assessments and safety measures following a surge in industrial accidents, with 62 reported in the first half of the year, including 24 fatalities. Recent incidents include a worker killed by a toppled excavator and another by a road roller.
Hongkongers celebrated the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty by taking advantage of discounts and perks at restaurants, shops, transport, and museums. Long queues were observed at various establishments, with museums reporting high visitor numbers.
Hong Kong residents are increasingly choosing Malaysia as a second base, attracted by lower property prices, larger homes, international schools, and private healthcare. Figures like healthcare professional Wong from Kowloon highlight a desire for improved quality of life and more space, which is scarce in Hong Kong.
A minibus mounted a pavement in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, killing one pedestrian (44) and seriously injuring two others, with 13 passengers and the driver also injured; the 48-year-old driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death.
A worker died after being run over by a construction vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground in Hong Kong on Friday. Police are investigating the industrial accident, and the Labour Department has deployed staff to the scene.
Adult film actress So was arrested in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong, for allegedly promoting an illegal online betting website. The site, which claims to be a popular Asian gaming brand since 2018, offers various forms of gambling and had hired local personalities as brand ambassadors. So was released on bail.
A woman was injured when a ceiling panel fell and hit her leg at Telford Plaza in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. MTR Corp is investigating the incident, and the woman has been discharged from the hospital.
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Raymond Wong Pak-ming starts 5-month prison term for insider trading, awaiting High Court appeal, after making unlawful gains through shares of Transmit Entertainment.
Hong Kong police arrested 150 people in a three-day crackdown on an illegal bookmaking syndicate that handled over HK$320 million in wagers. The operation targeted multiple locations and websites, with police warning against illegal betting during the Fifa World Cup.
A Hong Kong court issued an arrest warrant for Youcef Bennoui, a 35-year-old British tourist, who allegedly jumped bail after being charged with vandalizing airport self-check-in kiosks in February. Bennoui failed to appear in court on Monday, and prosecutors stated he had left the city.
Hundreds of Hong Kong fans watched the New York Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years at a cinema event, featuring NBA champion Robert Horry. The event highlighted the NBA's stabilized relationship with Greater China after a 2019 political backlash.
Tycoon Resources secured a stylish victory at Happy Valley, extending its unbeaten record and contributing to a double for trainer Tony Cruz. Several jockeys and trainers also celebrated multiple wins.
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offenses, including manslaughter and money laundering, in connection with the city's deadliest fire at Wang Fuk Court last November, which killed 168 people.
A Hong Kong court fined a defunct bakery chain HK$251,800 for unpaid wages and other entitlements exceeding HK$1.3 million. The liquidator stated the company has no assets to settle the fines.
Cultural investments lack robust metrics for measuring social impact despite having tangible economic and infrastructural outputs.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Wen Congmei, 62, with allegedly bribing a Legal Aid Department clerk with HK$10,000 to secure custody of her grandson. She faces one count of offering an advantage to a public servant and will appear in court Friday.
West Kowloon Station Customs officers seized 240 suspected ancient coins from a male traveler's luggage. The items, identified as Song Dynasty, Qing Dynasty, and Japanese coins from the 17th-19th centuries, are classified as general cultural relics prohibited from leaving China.
A 38-year-old air conditioner repairman died in Hong Kong after falling from a building in Kowloon City while working without protective gear. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at Billionaire Avant residential estate.
